What choice would Emperor Chongzhen make?

Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cilang and Du Xun, and his heart also caused storms.

Zhu Cilang was the prince of Chongzhen, and naturally he was also the son he loved and valued the most. Chongzhen thought he knew Zhu Cilang quite well.

But Chongzhen did not expect that the prince, who had always been known for his gentleness and politeness, not only broke into the hall this time, but also pushed the muskets to Du Xun's forehead!

At this time, Chongzhen was actually at a loss in his heart, because he knew very well that the end of the Ming Dynasty was right in front of him.

Therefore, Chongzhen did not stop Zhu Cixuan and Du Xun from the beginning because he wanted to see if Zhu Cixuan could bring any new opportunities to the Ming Dynasty.

But now that things have reached this point, Chongzhen also knew that it was time to speak.

Chongzhen hesitated a little, and said, "Yan'er, put down your musket."

If possible, Chongzhen wanted to cut this traitor who betrayed the Ming Dynasty and gave the Xuanfu to cut it into pieces.

But the problem is that Du Xun is the envoy of Li Zicheng, the king of rebellion. If Du Xun is killed, it would be like slapping Li Zicheng hard in the face!

Does the Ming Dynasty still have this strength now?

No.

Therefore, Chongzhen did not dare and could not kill Du Xun!

After hearing Chongzhen's words, Du Xun was immediately relieved of an amnesty and quickly said to Zhu Cixuan: "Crown Prince, have you heard Your Majesty's words? Put down your musket!"

While speaking, Du Xun began to feel a little proud again.

What are you pretending to be? Can you still go against your father’s intention?

Du Xun had even thought about it. After Zhu Cixuan put down his musket, he immediately asked Chongzhen to abolish the prince.

Even if the Ming Dynasty is about to perish, everyone will know that if you offend me, Du Xun, the envoy of the rebellion king, even your Ming Dynasty prince will be deposed!

But then, something unexpected happened to both Chongzhen and Du Xun.

Zhu Cixuan did not put down the pistol that held Du Xun's forehead, but asked Chongzhen back.

"Father, Du Xun surrendered to Li Zicheng and should be executed immediately. Why should he keep his life until now?"

This rhetorical question obviously made Chongzhen feel a little displeased. How could there be a son in this world who questioned his father?

Chongzhen's face slightly darkened and he said, "Yan'er, what I am discussing now is a military and national affairs. Don't mess around, just a child, put down your musket and leave here!"

Chongzhen asked himself that his temper was still very good. If he had changed his father, Zhu Cilang would have to suffer a lot.

In Chongzhen's opinion, after this reprimand, Zhu Cilang should have apologized and left.

But Chongzhen was surprised again.

Zhu Cilang smiled and said calmly: "Actually, what Du Xun is here for, and I know very clearly. Did the father really think he was here to enter the palace to negotiate with his father? No, he is here to collude with the fox parties who had been in Beijing before. He is here to let these fox parties offer the city and destroy our Ming Dynasty!"

According to the "Records of Chongzhen", Du Xun came this time, not only pretended to be strong in front of Chongzhen, but also said to his accomplice Wang Zeyao and Zhu Xianzhang in public: "My party is rich and free, don't worry about it."

That night, Wang Zeyao and Zhu Xianzhang launched a rebellion, and then officials and eunuchs from all over the city of Beijing rushed to open the city gate, which was said to be "welcoming the King of Breaking into Beijing."

Zhu Cixuan's words were resounding, which made Chongzhen's face change dramatically.

But soon, Chongzhen still controlled his emotions and said slowly: "Yan'er, I'm still here, the Ming Dynasty has not yet perished! I can understand your patriotism, but it's not time for you to make the decision. Put down the musket and go down."

Did Chongzhen believe Zhu Ciyang's words? Maybe he believed it, maybe he didn't, but that didn't matter.

Importantly, Chongzhen did not think that Zhu Cixuan, a fifteen-year-old child, could do anything to change the situation under such a situation.

Chongzhen felt that even if he wanted to kill Du Xun or whatever, it should be the emperor Chongzhen who made the decision!

Zhu Cilang actually knew Chongzhen's thoughts very well.

But what Zhu Cilang knew more was that if everything was done according to Chongzhen's thoughts, then there would be no way for the Ming Dynasty to go besides the end of the world.

Although this is Chongzhen's country, it will also be Zhu Cilang's country in the future.

Father, Father, since you cannot protect this Ming Dynasty, then let me, the prince, protect it!

Zhu Cilang raised his head and looked straight at Chongzhen and spoke.

"Of course I understand the thoughts of my father. But what I want to say is that my father is too indecisive!

Now the thief army has surrounded the capital, and the hearts of the people in the city are floating. I wonder how many people want to open the city gate and become Li Zicheng's founding minister!

If you are kind-hearted and lenient at this time and spared Du Xun's life, wouldn't it make these people's minds more lively?

Since the father cannot make up his mind, then I will be here today to help the father besides the disaster of the Ming Dynasty!”

After saying this, Zhu Cilang turned his gaze to Du Xun, who looked like a dirt, and said coldly: "Those who betray my Ming Dynasty will die!"

Du Xun couldn't help but scream: "Crown Prince, you can't kill me, the King of Chuang will not spare you..."

Zhu Cixuan pressed the trigger and interrupted Du Xun's words with a gunshot.

With a bang, Du Xun's body fell to the ground, his forehead was pierced by bullets, and blood flowed out.

In the hall, there was a burst of exclamation.

In fact, there are dozens of Ming ministers in the hall, but they have always been ignored like air, and at this moment they finally showed a sense of existence.

Emperor Chongzhen's expression also froze.

All the Ming monarchs and ministers in the palace looked at Zhu Cilang, as if they had never known this prince of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Cilang looked at Du Xun who fell in front of him, and what he thought was another thing.

It seems that killing is not difficult.

For Zhu Cixuan, killing Du Xun was just the beginning.

Next, there are still many people waiting to kill.

Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Aisin Gioro Dorgon, Aisin Gioro Fulin...

Let’s wait and see how I will harvest you like autumn straws at that time!

When Zhu Cilang thought of this, his heart suddenly became clear.

At this moment, he could feel that he seemed to have really begun to integrate into this era.

With this transparent pleasure, Zhu Cixuan picked up the pistol, blew the barrel gently, and then looked at Emperor Chongzhen with a smile.

"Congratulations to Father, the Ming Dynasty has lost another damn traitor from today!"
Chapter completed!